Summary
On July 27, 2013, a Dean David E KITFOX CLASSIC 4 (N84SD) was involved in an incident near Grinnell, IA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind.
During the landing on runway 31 (5,200 feet by 75 feet, concrete), the flight encountered a crosswind from the right. Subsequently the airplane ground looped and nosed over. The fuselage and firewall were wrinkled. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures prior to the accident.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN13CA449. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N84SD.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
During the landing on runway 31 (5,200 feet by 75 feet, concrete), the flight encountered a crosswind from the right. Subsequently the airplane ground looped and nosed over. The fuselage and firewall were wrinkled. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures prior to the accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN13CA449